Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
jeudi 4 mai 2017
Starbucks Rewards Members Are Going to Lose Their Sh*t Over This Exciting News
Loyal Starbucks customers have even more of an incentive to rack up points using the Starbucks Rewards loyalty program. For the first time, Starbucks Rewards members can earn stars on even more products in the grocery aisle - the new announcement more than triples the number of products eligible at the grocery store! Products that earn you points will now include Starbucks's lineup of ready-to-drink beverages (like bottled Frappuccinos), K-Cup packs, and Starbucks Multi-Serve Chilled Coffees.
If you're not already a Starbucks Rewards member and want to sign up in order to reap the benefits at the grocery store, you can sign up here. Ahead, take a look at which Starbucks products are eligible for the program, sorted by least to most Stars points earned.
Point Breakdown
Earn 2 Stars:
Starbucks Ready-to-Drink beverages, including: Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Coffee, Frappuccino chilled coffee drink, Starbucks Refreshers beverages, Iced Coffee, Cold Brew (6.5-13.7 ounce)
Earn 4 Stars:
Starbucks Multi-Serve chilled coffee beverages, including: Iced Coffee, Iced Espresso (40 ounce)
Earn 10 Stars:
Starbucks Roast and Ground Coffee (10-12 ounce), Starbucks VIA Instant (5-8 count), Starbucks K-Cup Packs (10 count), Cold Brew, Starbucks Caffè Latte K-Cup Packs (6 count)
Earn 15 Stars:
Starbucks Roast and Ground Coffee (18-20 ounce), Starbucks VIA Instant (26 count), Starbucks K-Cup Packs (16 count), Starbucks Caffè Latte K-Cup Packs 9 count
Earn 20 Stars:
Starbucks Roast and Ground Coffee (32-40 ounce), Starbucks K-Cup Packs (20-32 count)
Earn 25 Stars:
Starbucks K-Cup Packs (40+ count)
Starbucks Rewards Members Are Going to Lose Their Sh*t Over This Exciting News
Loyal Starbucks customers have even more of an incentive to rack up points using the Starbucks Rewards loyalty program. For the first time, Starbucks Rewards members can earn stars on even more products in the grocery aisle - the new announcement more than triples the number of products eligible at the grocery store! Products that earn you points will now include Starbucks's lineup of ready-to-drink beverages (like bottled Frappuccinos), K-Cup packs, and Starbucks Multi-Serve Chilled Coffees.
If you're not already a Starbucks Rewards member and want to sign up in order to reap the benefits at the grocery store, you can sign up here. Ahead, take a look at which Starbucks products are eligible for the program, sorted by least to most Stars points earned.
Point Breakdown
Earn 2 Stars:
Starbucks Ready-to-Drink beverages, including: Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Coffee, Frappuccino chilled coffee drink, Starbucks Refreshers beverages, Iced Coffee, Cold Brew (6.5-13.7 ounce)
Earn 4 Stars:
Starbucks Multi-Serve chilled coffee beverages, including: Iced Coffee, Iced Espresso (40 ounce)
Earn 10 Stars:
Starbucks Roast and Ground Coffee (10-12 ounce), Starbucks VIA Instant (5-8 count), Starbucks K-Cup Packs (10 count), Cold Brew, Starbucks Caffè Latte K-Cup Packs (6 count)
Earn 15 Stars:
Starbucks Roast and Ground Coffee (18-20 ounce), Starbucks VIA Instant (26 count), Starbucks K-Cup Packs (16 count), Starbucks Caffè Latte K-Cup Packs 9 count
Earn 20 Stars:
Starbucks Roast and Ground Coffee (32-40 ounce), Starbucks K-Cup Packs (20-32 count)
Earn 25 Stars:
Starbucks K-Cup Packs (40+ count)
Ashley Graham Talks Body Positivity and Poses in This NSFW Shoot
Supermodel Ashley Graham completely stripped down for V Magazine's Summer Issue and sat down with actress Tracee Ellis Ross to discuss her journey toward body positivity.
During the interview, Ashley told Tracee who her idols were growing up and who she looked to for style inspiration. "Growing up, I idolized Beyoncé, J-Lo, and the Spice Girls. I was a mix between Ginger and Scary Spice. I wore the Scary buns and Ginger's slutty, leopard outfits," the model said.
She also discussed the first time she discovered her cellulite and the powerful thing her mother did to make her feel like it wasn't a big deal. "I remember telling my mom, 'Isn't it disgusting? It's so ugly.' She pulled her pants down and said, 'Look, I have it, too.'" Read the full interview on V Magazine's website, and have a look at the empowering NSFW photos that have the Internet abuzz.
What Is Everything, Everything to Amandla Stenberg and Nick Robinson? Love and McMuffins
If you've been searching for a movie to fill the void The Fault in Our Stars left in your heart, look no further than Everything, Everything. Based on Nicola Yoon's bestselling novel, the story centers around The Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg as a young teenager named Maddy who is anything but normal. Diagnosed with a severe immune deficiency as a baby, she has never left her house . . . until a handsome boy (Nick Robinson) moves in next door and changes her whole outlook on life, adventure, and love. With a killer soundtrack, two incredible leading actors, and one bitter twist, the adaptation (out May 19) is sure to become your latest obsession. POPSUGAR had a chance to talk with the film's stars and they discussed their instant connection, how they compare to their characters, and what everything, everything is to them.
POPSUGAR: What about the script really captured your attention?
Nick Robinson: First, I had the opportunity to sit down with Stella [Meghie, the director] before I read it, so I knew what she was thinking. The second thing is that it had a kind of dream-like quality, which I enjoyed.
Amandla Stenberg: Like Nick said, I enjoyed the whimsical quality and that there were moments of surrealism in it. But something that really captured my attention was the fact that this was a story about an interracial couple, and it was written that way, but race is never a conversation that is brought up in the film.
PS: How did you try to make the characters your own?
AS: I think that just happens when you try to play characters as naturally as possible. That's something that Stella really impressed upon us and ensured that we would do, that we would play it naturally.
PS: Speaking of playing the characters naturally, the chemistry feels so genuine. Did you two hit it off right away?
NR: Yeah, we did. We first met right before we left for Vancouver, and we both had a second of, "OK, I think we can do this." It was good to work with someone knowing that they have your back.
PS: How do you compare or differ from your characters?
AS: There are a lot of similarities between me and my character. I was just able to play a version of myself. There are a lot of things in common; I just think she's less experienced than I am because she's been stuck in her house for her entire life.
NR: I have a lot of similarities with Olly as well. I don't think I'm as romantic as he is, not quite, but he is a very curious person and someone who is always on the lookout for something to change his perception of things, and we share some of that curiosity.
PS: Amandla, this obviously isn't your first YA adaptation, and you have a few more in the works. Is that something you're drawn to?
AS: I'm drawn to it and it also seems to be what people really like making right now. It's just a coincidence that I'm working on a lot of things that are book-to-movie adaptations. That's where the good stories are right now.
PS: In Maddy's book review of The Little Prince, she says that love is everything, everything. What is everything, everything to you?
AS: I agree that it's love. Love makes the world go round.
NR: Yeah, that's true. Love or a sausage-egg McMuffin.
What Is Everything, Everything to Amandla Stenberg and Nick Robinson? Love and McMuffins
If you've been searching for a movie to fill the void The Fault in Our Stars left in your heart, look no further than Everything, Everything. Based on Nicola Yoon's bestselling novel, the story centers around The Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg as a young teenager named Maddy who is anything but normal. Diagnosed with a severe immune deficiency as a baby, she has never left her house . . . until a handsome boy (Nick Robinson) moves in next door and changes her whole outlook on life, adventure, and love. With a killer soundtrack, two incredible leading actors, and one bitter twist, the adaptation (out May 19) is sure to become your latest obsession. POPSUGAR had a chance to talk with the film's stars and they discussed their instant connection, how they compare to their characters, and what everything, everything is to them.
POPSUGAR: What about the script really captured your attention?
Nick Robinson: First, I had the opportunity to sit down with Stella [Meghie, the director] before I read it, so I knew what she was thinking. The second thing is that it had a kind of dream-like quality, which I enjoyed.
Amandla Stenberg: Like Nick said, I enjoyed the whimsical quality and that there were moments of surrealism in it. But something that really captured my attention was the fact that this was a story about an interracial couple, and it was written that way, but race is never a conversation that is brought up in the film.
PS: How did you try to make the characters your own?
AS: I think that just happens when you try to play characters as naturally as possible. That's something that Stella really impressed upon us and ensured that we would do, that we would play it naturally.
PS: Speaking of playing the characters naturally, the chemistry feels so genuine. Did you two hit it off right away?
NR: Yeah, we did. We first met right before we left for Vancouver, and we both had a second of, "OK, I think we can do this." It was good to work with someone knowing that they have your back.
PS: How do you compare or differ from your characters?
AS: There are a lot of similarities between me and my character. I was just able to play a version of myself. There are a lot of things in common; I just think she's less experienced than I am because she's been stuck in her house for her entire life.
NR: I have a lot of similarities with Olly as well. I don't think I'm as romantic as he is, not quite, but he is a very curious person and someone who is always on the lookout for something to change his perception of things, and we share some of that curiosity.
PS: Amandla, this obviously isn't your first YA adaptation, and you have a few more in the works. Is that something you're drawn to?
AS: I'm drawn to it and it also seems to be what people really like making right now. It's just a coincidence that I'm working on a lot of things that are book-to-movie adaptations. That's where the good stories are right now.
PS: In Maddy's book review of The Little Prince, she says that love is everything, everything. What is everything, everything to you?
AS: I agree that it's love. Love makes the world go round.
NR: Yeah, that's true. Love or a sausage-egg McMuffin.
Ashley Graham Talks Body Positivity and Poses in This NSFW Shoot
Supermodel Ashley Graham completely stripped down for V Magazine's Summer Issue and sat down with actress Tracee Ellis Ross to discuss her journey toward body positivity.
During the interview, Ashley told Tracee who her idols were growing up and who she looked to for style inspiration. "Growing up, I idolized Beyoncé, J-Lo, and the Spice Girls. I was a mix between Ginger and Scary Spice. I wore the Scary buns and Ginger's slutty, leopard outfits," the model said.
She also discussed the first time she discovered her cellulite and the powerful thing her mother did to make her feel like it wasn't a big deal. "I remember telling my mom, 'Isn't it disgusting? It's so ugly.' She pulled her pants down and said, 'Look, I have it, too.'" Read the full interview on V Magazine's website, and have a look at the empowering NSFW photos that have the Internet abuzz.
This Modern Parenting Necessity Could Be Hurting Your Child's Speech
As modern technology has evolved to address the needs and desires of adults, it's also affected the way - or how often - children use technology. Although so-called screen time has been a blessing for many parents, a new study is outlining some alarming repercussions.
In a study that was presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting on May 4, researchers led by Dr. Catherine Birken found a link between screen time and speech delays in children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. The study has yet to be published for public viewing, however, the findings presented at the meeting have been widely reported.
According to CNN, the study had the parents of 900 different children record the amount of time their children spent using tablets, smartphones, or other gaming devices. Researchers then examined the children's speech using different language tests.
Of the 900 participants, 20 percent spent 28 minutes a day looking at a screen by the time they were 18 months old. The bad news? With every 30-minute increase in daily screen time, researchers noted a nearly 50 percent increased risk of speech delay - meaning a difficulty with producing speech sounds, as opposed to gestures.
That being said, this is the first study of its kind, and more research will also need to be done on whether different types of content could have varied effects on children. In an interview with CNN, Dr. Birken explained, "It's the first time that we've sort of shone a light on this potential issue, but I think the results need to be tempered [because] it's really a first look."
For now, Dr. Birken is advising parents to avoid screen time for any children younger than 18 months old.
This Modern Parenting Necessity Could Be Hurting Your Child's Speech
As modern technology has evolved to address the needs and desires of adults, it's also affected the way - or how often - children use technology. Although so-called screen time has been a blessing for many parents, a new study is outlining some alarming repercussions.
In a study that was presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting on May 4, researchers led by Dr. Catherine Birken found a link between screen time and speech delays in children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. The study has yet to be published for public viewing, however, the findings presented at the meeting have been widely reported.
According to CNN, the study had the parents of 900 different children record the amount of time their children spent using tablets, smartphones, or other gaming devices. Researchers then examined the children's speech using different language tests.
Of the 900 participants, 20 percent spent 28 minutes a day looking at a screen by the time they were 18 months old. The bad news? With every 30-minute increase in daily screen time, researchers noted a nearly 50 percent increased risk of speech delay - meaning a difficulty with producing speech sounds, as opposed to gestures.
That being said, this is the first study of its kind, and more research will also need to be done on whether different types of content could have varied effects on children. In an interview with CNN, Dr. Birken explained, "It's the first time that we've sort of shone a light on this potential issue, but I think the results need to be tempered [because] it's really a first look."
For now, Dr. Birken is advising parents to avoid screen time for any children younger than 18 months old.
Blogger Emily Schuman Reveals Her Number 1 Tip For Closet Organization
After talking to blogger Emily Schuman about her new Cupcakes and Cashmere e-commerce site, a project she boldly took on in addition to running her namesake clothing label, it's clear she's an industry vet. Actually, "blogger" doesn't even begin to describe Emily's career. It's a word that doesn't lend her quite enough credit when you consider the entrepreneur she's become. So when we talked to Emily, we wanted to pick her brain about all of it - from the little things to what it's been like to watch the industry change over the past nine years.
Most importantly, we appreciated Emily's response to the Vogue blogger controversy, and her unwavering perspective that there's a place for everyone. True, the term "blogger" has many different definitions, but in a world where girls gain a tremendous amount of followers just by smiling for the camera and tagging their outfit credits on Instagram, Emily's carries a lot more weight. Scroll to take a few tips from the wise woman behind Cupcakes and Cashmere.
5 Things to Bring to a Job Interview
Job hunting is a process more people are having to go through as companies undergo big layoffs in the face of a challenged economy. It's competitive out there and the little details matter more with crowded applicant pools. Make your case stronger by showing up prepared - check for these five items before you head out the door.
This Mom's Moana Cover Will Leave You in Stitches
By now, if you are a parent and you don't have the Moana soundtrack committed to memory, well . . . we don't even know what to tell you, because that is impossible. And although "You're Welcome" might not be the most popular song from the hit Disney movie, it certainly resonates with all the thankless moms out there.
Deva Dalporto, known for her hilarious parent-minded musical parodies, took the liberty of performing her own version of the tune. So take a break, moms, and enjoy. You're welcome.
What Moms Are Actually Entitled to When Flying With Breast Milk or Formula
Traveling with a child is never easy, but flying without your baby when they are still nursing presents an entirely separate set of difficulties.
A breastfeeding mom painstakingly pumps and stores her milk in order to ensure that her baby can continue to drink breast milk - and so she can maintain her supply - when they are apart. Although there are regulations for nursing moms to fly with pumped milk, many airports haven't been following these rules simply because TSA workers aren't aware. They are, instead, forcing moms to throw out their hard-earned milk.
Currently there are laws protecting a breastfeeding mom's right to transport breast milk as well as any necessary equipment on an airplane. According to the Transportation Security Administration, "Formula, breast milk, and juice in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters are allowed in carry-on baggage and do not need to fit within a quart-sized bag . . . You do not need to travel with your child to bring breast milk."
Although this exemption is in place to protect parents, there are still issues with compliance. "There have been too many instances reported by parents that TSA officials either didn't know or simply refused to follow these exemptions," Republican House Representative Jaime Herrera-Beutler said on the House floor.
Since so many moms have experienced difficulties transporting breast milk - even as they follow the set rules - the House's new law the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act was enacted to help rectify the problem by requiring that TSA employees receive proper training in order to uphold these breast milk regulations.
"Parents who are trying to follow these rules are consistently singled out for harassment-like scrutiny by the TSA," Herrera-Beutler said. "This has led to breast milk being forcibly tossed out, equipment being broken, and flights missed."
Yet there are still cases of breastfeeding moms being harassed or having to stand their grounds to those who are unclear about their right to fly with breast milk. For those who are going to be traveling, this is what you are legally entitled to, even if you're told otherwise, according to the TSA:
- Formula, breast milk, and juice for little ones are permitted through the security checkpoint.
- Inform the TSA officer at the beginning of the screening process that you have more than 3.4 ounces of formula, breast milk, or juice in your carry-on bag.
- You must remove the liquid from your carry-on bag and have it screened separately from the rest of your items.
- Officers may need to test liquids. They might ask you to open the container and have you transfer "a small quantity" of the liquid to a separate container or dispose of it. However, you can tell the TSA officer if you don't want it to be X-rayed or opened, and they have additional steps that they can take to clear the liquid.
- Accessories required to chill formula or breast milk, including ice packs, freezer packs, and frozen gel packs, are allowed in carry-on. If they start to melt and are only partially frozen, they are subject to the same screening as the breast milk or formula.
WHO chief praises Guineans for help with Ebola vaccine
The head of the World Health Organization praised Guineans on Thursday for their role in helping to develop a vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus.
Blogger Emily Schuman Reveals Her Number 1 Tip For Closet Organization
After talking to blogger Emily Schuman about her new Cupcakes and Cashmere e-commerce site, a project she boldly took on in addition to running her namesake clothing label, it's clear she's an industry vet. Actually, "blogger" doesn't even begin to describe Emily's career. It's a word that doesn't lend her quite enough credit when you consider the entrepreneur she's become. So when we talked to Emily, we wanted to pick her brain about all of it - from the little things to what it's been like to watch the industry change over the past nine years.
Most importantly, we appreciated Emily's response to the Vogue blogger controversy, and her unwavering perspective that there's a place for everyone. True, the term "blogger" has many different definitions, but in a world where girls gain a tremendous amount of followers just by smiling for the camera and tagging their outfit credits on Instagram, Emily's carries a lot more weight. Scroll to take a few tips from the wise woman behind Cupcakes and Cashmere.
This Mom's Moana Cover Will Leave You in Stitches
By now, if you are a parent and you don't have the Moana soundtrack committed to memory, well . . . we don't even know what to tell you, because that is impossible. And although "You're Welcome" might not be the most popular song from the hit Disney movie, it certainly resonates with all the thankless moms out there.
Deva Dalporto, known for her hilarious parent-minded musical parodies, took the liberty of performing her own version of the tune. So take a break, moms, and enjoy. You're welcome.
What Moms Are Actually Entitled to When Flying With Breast Milk or Formula
Traveling with a child is never easy, but flying without your baby when they are still nursing presents an entirely separate set of difficulties.
A breastfeeding mom painstakingly pumps and stores her milk in order to ensure that her baby can continue to drink breast milk - and so she can maintain her supply - when they are apart. Although there are regulations for nursing moms to fly with pumped milk, many airports haven't been following these rules simply because TSA workers aren't aware. They are, instead, forcing moms to throw out their hard-earned milk.
Currently there are laws protecting a breastfeeding mom's right to transport breast milk as well as any necessary equipment on an airplane. According to the Transportation Security Administration, "Formula, breast milk, and juice in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters are allowed in carry-on baggage and do not need to fit within a quart-sized bag . . . You do not need to travel with your child to bring breast milk."
Although this exemption is in place to protect parents, there are still issues with compliance. "There have been too many instances reported by parents that TSA officials either didn't know or simply refused to follow these exemptions," Republican House Representative Jaime Herrera-Beutler said on the House floor.
Since so many moms have experienced difficulties transporting breast milk - even as they follow the set rules - the House's new law the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act was enacted to help rectify the problem by requiring that TSA employees receive proper training in order to uphold these breast milk regulations.
"Parents who are trying to follow these rules are consistently singled out for harassment-like scrutiny by the TSA," Herrera-Beutler said. "This has led to breast milk being forcibly tossed out, equipment being broken, and flights missed."
Yet there are still cases of breastfeeding moms being harassed or having to stand their grounds to those who are unclear about their right to fly with breast milk. For those who are going to be traveling, this is what you are legally entitled to, even if you're told otherwise, according to the TSA:
- Formula, breast milk, and juice for little ones are permitted through the security checkpoint.
- Inform the TSA officer at the beginning of the screening process that you have more than 3.4 ounces of formula, breast milk, or juice in your carry-on bag.
- You must remove the liquid from your carry-on bag and have it screened separately from the rest of your items.
- Officers may need to test liquids. They might ask you to open the container and have you transfer "a small quantity" of the liquid to a separate container or dispose of it. However, you can tell the TSA officer if you don't want it to be X-rayed or opened, and they have additional steps that they can take to clear the liquid.
- Accessories required to chill formula or breast milk, including ice packs, freezer packs, and frozen gel packs, are allowed in carry-on. If they start to melt and are only partially frozen, they are subject to the same screening as the breast milk or formula.
Texas Could Enact One of the Harshest Immigration Laws in the Country
Texas is about to join Arizona on the list of states with sweeping anti-immigrant laws. On April 30, Texas's House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 4, which had already passed through the Senate. Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican anti-immigrant stalwart, is expected to sign the bill following a committee hearing.
Senate Bill 4 (SB4) echoes the tenants of Arizona's notorious "Show Me Your Papers" legislation that passed in 2010 but was later amended and stripped of its strength. Texas's proposed law would allow police officer to question the immigration status of anyone detained with "reasonable suspicion" of breaking any law. What's dangerous about this is it affords police the power to potentially incriminate detainees as opposed to arrestees.
In addition to emboldening police to detain civilians who might be undocumented immigrants, the bill also prohibits cities in the state from passing bills that would curtail SB4's provisions. Police would be required to comply with federal requests to detain suspected undocumented immigrants, making officers pseudo immigration agents. At its core, SB4 targets "sanctuary city" and preys upon people whose only crime is existing as an immigrant. Even if an undocumented immigrant has not broken a law, SB4 permits police with the power to question anyone's immigration status.
Critics and demonstrators have appealed to the governor since the SB4 passed through the Senate in February. One state lawmaker, Victoria Neave, protested the bill's House vote with a four-day fast. Other activists challenged Governor Abbott at his office in Austin on May 1: after the building closed 24 activists (including one Austin City Council Member) were arrested according to the Texas Tribune.
It seems unlikely that Abbott will veto SB4 given his past statements about defunding sanctuary cities. Abbott went after Travis County police department when the sheriff, Sally Hernandez, announced that her county's jail would not detain immigrants for federal authorities. Abbott sent the county, which encompasses most of Austin, TX, a letter demanding it reverse the policy or face defunding.
We’re Calling It Now: Paige McCullers Is A.D. on Pretty Little Liars
Avid Pretty Little Liars fans know that watching the past seven seasons, and now season 7B, has been like being in a relationship. There have been plenty of emotional roller coasters along the way, and just when you think it's over, it keeps you coming back for more. When the Liars got a text from A during the season six finale, it was signed with a new name, A.D., also referred to as "Uber A" throughout the rest of the series. There are plenty of theories on what those initials stand for, but what's even more important is who those initials are attached to - and we have an idea.
Let's start with the basics. We were first introduced to Paige McCullers, played by Lindsey Shaw, in season one, episode 15, when she sets out to become Rosewood High School's swim team captain. Emily Fields, played by Shay Mitchell, had been absent for a brief time, and when she came back, it seemed like the two would remain enemies. But then, Paige comes out as a lesbian and reveals she has feelings for Emily. Long story short, they end up dating, then breaking up, then dating again, and then breaking up . . . again. To say that these two have had their ups and downs is a serious understatement. Through it all, we couldn't help but to be suspicious of Paige and her real intentions in the Liars' lives, but it goes beyond that - we think that she's A.D. Hear us out!
Paige Randomly Returns to Rosewood 5 Years Later
Paige comes back to PLL on season seven after leaving Rosewood in season five. Emily asks Paige why she returns to interview for the swim team coach spot at Rosewood High, even though with her talent she could have gotten a job at a D-1 college. Paige kind of blows off the question and just says that she's put some applications in but saw that this opportunity came up. In this same episode, Alison DiLaurentis goes to get Noel Kahn's file from the principal's office, only to find it missing with the message, "I warned you b*tches. Do you really want to end up dead?" Although not signed, we can assume it is from A.D. Paige is in Rosewood High for the swim coach interview that day, giving her ample opportunity to grab the file. For Paige to come back after all this time and have a pretty strong presence on the show, something is up.
Paige's New Job Title Literally Spells Out A.D.
Emily ends up snagging the swim coach role at Rosewood High, but Paige isn't left in the dust. She is given the position of Athletic Department Supervisor - aka A.D. Supervisor! When Emily tells Alison about the job, Alison (who is a teacher at Rosewood High) says that it's a new role and asks if it was created especially for Paige. Hmm . . . suspicious.
A.D. Has a Soft Spot For Emily
When Emily oversleeps and misses her Intro to Kinesiology opt-out exam during season seven, A.D. texts Emily saying he or she hacked the computer system and gave her a 92 percent grade but not without saying, "Thank me later, ungrateful b*tch. A.D." Although accompanied by a snarky comment (in true Uber A form), this shows that whoever is behind the madness cares about Emily.
We Catch a Glimpse of A.D.'s Hair
At the end of the season 7B premiere, A.D. hands Jenna Marshall a Braille book. Upon reading it, Jenna says, "endgame." But what you might have missed is that when A.D. hands her the book, the ends of his or her hair - short and brown, like Paige's - are shown at the top of the screen. Could such an obvious hint really have slipped through the editing cracks, or was it purposely placed there? Either way, it got us thinking.
IMDb Listed Paige McCullers as A.D.
Could it be that the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) blew the whole surprise ending to PLL? Believe it. Fans started drawing attention to the (mistake?) listing around the time of the Season 7B premiere in April. A.D. was listed right next to Paige McCullers's name. The movie page no longer says it, but the screenshots don't lie.
As of season 7B, episode 12, Emily and Paige have been working well together at Rosewood High. Sure, there's some tension, since Paige doesn't like Alison and Emily remains close with her, but Emily and Paige still seem to care a lot about each other! For all we know, the two will be together when the finale airs. But if not, just know that we called it - we're so onto you, Paige.
Why Everyone Is Getting Riled Up Over the Ban of Fidget Spinners in Schools
Although fidget spinners were once believed to be a much-needed solution to a common classroom problem, they're now being blamed for causing more issues than they solve.
These gadgets are intended to help kids focus in class as an outlet for restless energy, but as they've become the hot new school trend, this "fidget toy" has morphed into the main distraction for some teachers. In order to combat this new widespread craze, some schools have made the decision to ban the fidget spinner from classrooms after complaints from teachers that the whirling toy is interrupting learning.
"As the teacher, I am thoroughly distracted by your child's trendy toy," Christina Bolusi Zawacki wrote in her essay "I'm a Teacher, and Trust Me When I Say That Fidget Spinners Are the Effing Worst." "It makes it difficult for me to focus and do my job, and I worry about the students in the room who are completely thrown off-track because it's all they see. These are not the helpful devices they were intended to be. Instead, they've become the Millennial/Gen Z/Linkster version of Pokémon cards, POGs or Tamagotchis. Now I understand why MY teachers hated those obnoxious things with the same red-hot rage I feel for fidget spinners."
After the toys became an "overnight sensation" at Washington Elementary School, principal Kate Ellison explained to The Chicago Tribune that the administration had to ban them due to the increase in classroom distractions. "Frankly, we've found the fidgets were having the opposite effect of what they advertise," Ellison said. "Kids are trading them or spinning them instead of writing."
Another school got behind the ban after kids started throwing them at each other. "They are small in size, but can seriously hurt someone," Carroll Gardens School For Innovation wrote on its website. "In an effort to prevent injuries, we must officially ban these fidget spinners from being brought into our school."
However, as some teachers praise this decision for the sake of their sanity, enraged parents are speaking out. Some students still use this sensory toy for its intended purpose - as a therapy tool found helpful to children with ADD, autism, or anxiety - and they don't want the fad to overshadow that.
"Our middle school just banned them, and my son has been using them as part of his 504 plan," Ro Marks told Today. "I have already written the school about this, because although he could still be allowed to use it legally as part of his 504 plan, he doesn't want to because it will now draw unwanted attention towards him by his peers. Solving an annoyance problem of this viral craze by making a blanket ban actually does more harm than good and creates a more serious issue. Plus, kids who don't need them as therapy toys will likely lose interest in them in about two weeks. Problem solved."
Here's When You'll Be Able to See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway
Time to pack your bags, Harry Potter fans! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is heading to NYC. The two-part play, which first opened at London's Palace Theatre in July 2016, is set to make its Broadway premiere on April 22, 2018, at the Lyric Theatre. The news is even more exciting seeing that J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel, which is coincidentally set in the Big Apple, will premiere later that year. While it's unclear whether or not the play's original cast will reprise their roles, the Ambassador Theatre Group revealed that the iconic theater, which is the second largest house on Broadway, will include major renovations to meet the specifications of the show. Tickets for the show will go on sale this Fall.
This See-Through Glass Slide Lets You See LA From the Tallest Skyscraper in California
If you're ever in Los Angeles (or even California), you've got to check out OUE Skyspace LA, where millennials, couples, and families are flocking to for fun. Located at the 70th floor of the iconic US Bank Tower, Skyspace features a Skyslide and two open-air observation decks overseeing the San Gabriel Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the city. I visited the must-see attraction, and as a LA-native, I can definitely say that the views there are unbeatable.
The fairly new attraction opened in June 2016, and it's quickly become a popular spot. Each of the top three floors of Skyspace offer unobstructed 360-degree views of the city, making it a romantic date-night spot and an overall stunning experience. You can even can ride the glass slide down to one of the terraces below, which was especially a favorite among families.
Admission is $25 for adults, which allows access to all four levels of Skyspace, including the two outdoor terraces. Or for $33, you can enjoy everything general admission has to offer plus a ride down the Skyslide. I suggest doing it all with this Skyslide Combo since you're already there. Though a little pricey, you won't be able to experience this elsewhere and it's definitely one to cross off your bucket list.
Check out photos from my visit featuring some more cool facts!
Here's What the $460 Million Updates to Buckingham Palace Will Include
When you live in a home as enormous and lavish as Buckingham Palace, you can expect to have a home-repair bill to match. In April 2017, Queen Elizabeth will embark on a decade-long renovation to her London residence – which anyone who watches The Crown knows is absolutely grand inside. The project has been budgeted for a whopping $460 million dollars. Perhaps even more surprising than the cost is what the renovations will entail.
Instead of refurbishing the palace with a new interior design scheme, including things like drapes, furniture, or carpets, the money is going to replacing the palace's dangerously dated infrastructure, including 60-year-old pipes and cables, 2,500 radiators, 36,000-square-yards of floor boards, 500 pieces of sanitaryware (aka toilets), and 5,000 lighting fixtures.
Not so glamorous, but very necessary according to the UK Treasury, which issued a statement saying, "The project seeks to prevent a serious risk of fire, flood and damage to both the building and the priceless Royal Collection of art belonging to the nation." The updates are designed to extend the life of the property by another 50 years.
Government grants, which come from taxpayer money, will need to be about doubled for the next 10 years in order to pay for the renovations. Tony Johnstone-Burt, master of the queen's household, said in a statement, "We take the responsibility that comes with receiving these public funds extremely seriously indeed; equally, we are convinced that by making this investment in Buckingham Palace now we can avert a much more costly and potentially catastrophic building failure in the years to come. We are also confident that our chosen option – the 10 Year Phased Refit – offers the best value for money whilst allowing the Palace to remain fully operational and occupied."
The queen is expected to continue living in the palace throughout the renovations.
Why Everyone Is Getting Riled Up Over the Ban of Fidget Spinners in Schools
Although fidget spinners were once believed to be a much-needed solution to a common classroom problem, they're now being blamed for causing more issues than they solve.
These gadgets are intended to help kids focus in class as an outlet for restless energy, but as they've become the hot new school trend, this "fidget toy" has morphed into the main distraction for some teachers. In order to combat this new widespread craze, some schools have made the decision to ban the fidget spinner from classrooms after complaints from teachers that the whirling toy is interrupting learning.
"As the teacher, I am thoroughly distracted by your child's trendy toy," Christina Bolusi Zawacki wrote in her essay "I'm a Teacher, and Trust Me When I Say That Fidget Spinners Are the Effing Worst." "It makes it difficult for me to focus and do my job, and I worry about the students in the room who are completely thrown off-track because it's all they see. These are not the helpful devices they were intended to be. Instead, they've become the Millennial/Gen Z/Linkster version of Pokémon cards, POGs or Tamagotchis. Now I understand why MY teachers hated those obnoxious things with the same red-hot rage I feel for fidget spinners."
After the toys became an "overnight sensation" at Washington Elementary School, principal Kate Ellison explained to The Chicago Tribune that the administration had to ban them due to the increase in classroom distractions. "Frankly, we've found the fidgets were having the opposite effect of what they advertise," Ellison said. "Kids are trading them or spinning them instead of writing."
Another school got behind the ban after kids started throwing them at each other. "They are small in size, but can seriously hurt someone," Carroll Gardens School For Innovation wrote on its website. "In an effort to prevent injuries, we must officially ban these fidget spinners from being brought into our school."
However, as some teachers praise this decision for the sake of their sanity, enraged parents are speaking out. Some students still use this sensory toy for its intended purpose - as a therapy tool found helpful to children with ADD, autism, or anxiety - and they don't want the fad to overshadow that.
"Our middle school just banned them, and my son has been using them as part of his 504 plan," Ro Marks told Today. "I have already written the school about this, because although he could still be allowed to use it legally as part of his 504 plan, he doesn't want to because it will now draw unwanted attention towards him by his peers. Solving an annoyance problem of this viral craze by making a blanket ban actually does more harm than good and creates a more serious issue. Plus, kids who don't need them as therapy toys will likely lose interest in them in about two weeks. Problem solved."
Here's When You'll Be Able to See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway
Time to pack your bags, Harry Potter fans! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is heading to NYC. The two-part play, which first opened at London's Palace Theatre in July 2016, is set to make its Broadway premiere on April 22, 2018, at the Lyric Theatre. The news is even more exciting seeing that J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel, which is coincidentally set in the Big Apple, will premiere later that year. While it's unclear whether or not the play's original cast will reprise their roles, the Ambassador Theatre Group revealed that the iconic theater, which is the second largest house on Broadway, will include major renovations to meet the specifications of the show. Tickets for the show will go on sale this Fall.
21 Sweet Photos of Prince Philip and His Royal Grandkids
Prince Philip married Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 after falling in love eight years earlier. They went on to enjoy many exciting milestones, including Elizabeth's coronation in 1953 and the births of their four children, Princess Anne and Princes Charles, Andrew, and Edward. Since then, Philip has welcomed eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, whom he is often seen spending time with at both family gatherings and official events. See Philip's best moments with his royal grandchildren!
Bombay Sapphire Gin Is Being Recalled For Having Double the Alcohol Content
Bombay Sapphire gin bottles are being recalled in Canada, and the reason has many people running to liquor stores to stock up! The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (also known as the Party Police) discovered that some bottles of Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin contained almost double the alcohol content that is listed on the bottle. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the batch of bottles affected were bottled before being diluted to the proper 40 percent alcohol content by volume and, instead, came out with 77 percent.
The bottles have a product code of "L16304" and have since been removed from stores. Bacardi, the distributor of Bombay gin products, has asked customers with these bottles to return them as soon as possible.
If you picked up a 1.14-liter bottle of Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin recently, you should definitely check the label, but we'll let you decide what to do next.
TV Scorecard: Which Shows Have Been Renewed or Cancelled in 2017?
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We are smack in the middle of the exciting, sometimes heartbreaking, time of the year when TV shows are either given the green light for a new season or axed forever - until the reboot eventually gets underway in 2036. Take a look to see what fates have been decided, and if the show you're looking for isn't on this list yet, check our 2016 scorecard.
What's Been Renewed
CBS
- The Big Bang Theory: The hugely popular series will be back for at least two more seasons.
- Blue Bloods: The family drama will return for season eight.
- Hawaii Five-0: Season eight is on the way.
- Life in Pieces: The 30-minute family comedy will be back for season three.
- Madam Secretary: Another season of Tea Leoni's drama is coming.
- Mom: Anna Faris and Allison Janney will return.
- NCIS: Los Angeles: The spinoff will be back for season nine.
- NCIS: New Orleans: Scott Bakula's spinoff is also returning.
- Scorpion: The tech drama has earned a fourth season.
- Bull: Season two is on the way!
- Kevin Can Wait: CBS wants another season of Kevin James's sitcom.
- MacGyver: The reboot lives to see another season.
- Man With a Plan: Matt LaBlanc is a man with a job for another year.
- Superior Donuts: The new series has gotten a second season.
- Survivor: Lucky season 35 is on the way.
- 60 Minutes: Of course, the veteran news series will return.
- 48 Hours: The investigative show will also be back.
- Criminal Minds: The procedural will get a 13th season.
NBC
- This Is Us: NBC has greenlit the show for seasons two and three.
- The Good Place: We will be getting season two of Bell's comedy.
- Superstore: The comedy will return for a third season.
ABC
- Grey's Anatomy: Season 14 is on the way.
- Scandal: Olivia Pope and company will return for season seven.
- How to Get Away With Murder: Shonda Rhimes's TGIT will stay intact another year!
- The Middle: The family comedy has been renewed for season nine.
Fox
- The Mick: Kaitlin Olson will be back with a second season of the comedy.
- Lethal Weapon: Fox has renewed the action-packed drama for round two.
- Empire: The hip-hop drama has been renewed for a fourth season.
- So You Think You Can Dance: Fox's competitive dance show is coming back for season 14.
- Lucifer: The drama is getting a third season.
The CW
- The 100: The CW has renewed the series for a fifth season.
- Riverdale: The Archie reboot was granted a second season.
- Supergirl: The DC show was handed an early season three renewal.
- The Flash: The speedster will return for a fourth season.
- Arrow: Oliver and his merry band of vigilantes will come back for season six.
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Season three is on the way.
- Jane the Virgin: Jane will return for season four.
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Golden Globe-winner is coming back for season three.
- Supernatural: And finally, the Winchester brothers will be back for a 13th round.
Netflix
- Stranger Things: The megahit will return on Halloween.
- The OA: The sci-fi show will return for season two.
- Love: Judd Apatow's romantic comedy series has scored a third season.
- A Series of Unfortunate Events: The show will be back for a second season.
- Grace and Frankie: Season four is on the way, and Lisa Kudrow has joined the cast!
Showtime
- The Affair: The sexy series is coming back for a fourth season.
Freeform
- The Fosters: The show has been picked up for a fifth season.
FX
- Baskets: The comedy will be back with season three.
- American Horror Story: The popular show has been renewed through season nine.
- Taboo: FX and BBC have ordered a second season of Tom Hardy's dark drama.
HBO
- Westworld: HBO's breakout hit has been renewed for a second season.
- Divorce: Sarah Jessica Parker's NYC-set series will be back for season two.
- Insecure: HBO has also renewed Issa Rae's comedy for season two.
- Ballers: Dwayne Johnson's show will return for season three this Summer.
- Curb Your Enthusiasm: Larry David has agreed to do a ninth season.
- Crashing: Season two of Pete Holmes's comedy series is on the way.
Hulu
- The Mindy Project: The show has been renewed for a sixth and final season.
- The Path: Hulu has renewed the cult drama for a third season.
Amazon
- Mozart in the Jungle: Amazon has renewed its critical hit for season four.
- Red Oaks: On the day day, Amazon announced that Red Oaks's third season will be its last.
AMC
- The Night Manager: A second season of the miniseries is in "early development."
- Fear the Walking Dead: AMC has greenlit a fourth season, with new showrunners.
SyFy
- 12 Monkeys: The time-travel series will return for a fourth and final season.
- The Magicians: Season three is incoming.
CMT
- Nashville: The resuscitated drama will come back for a sixth season on CMT.
IFC
- Brockmire: IFC has ordered season two of the half-hour comedy.
What's Been Cancelled
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Fox
- Pitch: After one season, Fox is pulling the plug on this sports drama.
CBS
- Doubt: CBS has pulled Katherine Heigl's legal drama after just two episodes.
ABC
- Time After Time: After five episodes, ABC has pulled the low-rated drama.
NBC
- Powerless: The superhero comedy is officially done.
Disney Channel
- Girl Meets World: The reboot was the first show of 2017 to get a cancellation slip.
IFC
- Portlandia: IFC announced that the show will end in 2018 with season eight.
OWN
- Love Thy Neighbor: OWN has cancelled the Tyler Perry-produced show.
- For Better or Worse: This show, also from Perry, is ending with its current season.
FX
- Man Seeking Woman: The show has been canceled after three brilliant (but low-rated) seasons.
WGN
- Outsiders: After two seasons, the drama has been canceled.
13 Reasons Why: The Cast Is Talking Like Season 2 Is Coming
We're on the edge of our seats waiting for Netflix to tell us if season two of 13 Reasons Why is confirmed, but nothing official has been announced. It usually takes the streaming service a few weeks after a premiere to renew a series, but 13 Reasons Why is somewhat of a special case. The show is based on a book by Jay Asher and was conceived as a miniseries. If Netflix locks down a second season, they would be going far beyond what was in the book. Of course, the writers already expanded on a number of characters (Hannah's parents aren't even in the book) and the season ends with several cliffhangers, so it kind of feels like they're already setting up season two. Until we know for sure, let's take our cues from what the cast and production team have said about the possibility of continuing the story.
- Producer Selena Gomez is being coy, but her comments sound hopeful. "I would get in trouble for saying something, but I hope so," she told Entertainment Tonight at the premiere. "I hope people enjoy the first season." After the show became available on Netflix, Gomez spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the possibility of more episodes: "We don't know what is going to go beyond it, but we know there are so many stories that lie beneath each character. That's why it became a series in the first place. So we'll see."
- Katherine Langford (aka Hannah) thinks "there's more stories to tell." She also spoke to ET at the premiere, saying, "We definitely have a lot more dialogue that we continue from the story we've already told. I'd love to do it, but we'll see." Langford also spoke to THR about what may come next: "It would be cool to continue the dialogue of this story. There are so many cliffhangers at the end of the season. At the end of the season, I had to sit back. I didn't think about what happens next. It's more of this feeling like, 'Oh my God, that's the story that needed to be told.'"
- Dylan Minnette (Clay) definitely wants to do another season. "I think that everyone would love to do another one, if we're given the opportunity," he told ET. "I think when people see where it leaves off, people are going to want to know more about these characters and what's next for them. There is a possibility."
- Creator Brian Yorkey is open to the idea. "I think we'd very much like to have that opportunity," he told ET. "We're not done with these characters. We love them and I want to know what happens next. . . . We absolutely talked about what could happen next . . . I would love to learn more about who these kids are, why they did what they did and also, Hannah made 13 tapes and told us 13 very specific stories, but there's a lot she didn't and I want to know more about that. I want to know what her secrets are." He also confirmed that "Hannah's story is still very much not finished. She's an integral part of whatever the next chapter of the story is, and she's very much still at the center of it."
- Devin Druid is ready to take Tyler over the edge. The final episode of season one shows Tyler adding to his arsenal of weapons, suggesting that he's planning a school shooting. Druid confirmed this when speaking with The Hollywood Reporter: "This is a really logical step for this character to go toward. I definitely think there's more of a story to tell. That helps dive into a bigger conversation of mental illness and bullying and harassment and how a person can react when they're pushed to the end of their rope."
- Miles Heizer basically confirmed that Alex survives. "It was interesting to see similarities between Alex and Hannah, because there are a lot of warning signs throughout the season," he told THR. He went on to talk about what will happen after Alex's suicide attempt. "That's another subject that's very rarely shown onscreen and is probably a lot more common than people think it is. People attempting to take their lives and it not happening, I'm sure that will bring a crazy set of issues. It would be interesting to go into that."
- Justin Prentice would like to see Bryce go to prison. "There's a f*cing rapist at this high school that hasn't been brought to any justice," he said, speaking with THR. "And one of the victims, that we know of, is still living and just beginning to confront the realities of being a rape survivor, which is another hugely important story to tell."
33 Star Wars Quotes That Actually Work Perfectly For a Night Out on the Town
We are still in the throes of Star Wars madness, what with all the new movies coming out, and we've been thinking about how much the franchise has been a constant in pop culture. Most of us have been quoting the classic movies since we were kids, so in honor of Star Wars Day this week, we're giving it up for all the best lines from the movies - and showing you how you can slay with them on your next night out. Your next incredibly nerdy night out.
21 Sweet Photos of Prince Philip and His Royal Grandkids
Prince Philip married Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 after falling in love eight years earlier. They went on to enjoy many exciting milestones, including Elizabeth's coronation in 1953 and the births of their four children, Princess Anne and Princes Charles, Andrew, and Edward. Since then, Philip has welcomed eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, whom he is often seen spending time with at both family gatherings and official events. See Philip's best moments with his royal grandchildren!
Bombay Sapphire Gin Is Being Recalled For Having Double the Alcohol Content
Bombay Sapphire gin bottles are being recalled in Canada, and the reason has many people running to liquor stores to stock up! The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (also known as the Party Police) discovered that some bottles of Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin contained almost double the alcohol content that is listed on the bottle. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the batch of bottles affected were bottled before being diluted to the proper 40 percent alcohol content by volume and, instead, came out with 77 percent.
The bottles have a product code of "L16304" and have since been removed from stores. Bacardi, the distributor of Bombay gin products, has asked customers with these bottles to return them as soon as possible.
If you picked up a 1.14-liter bottle of Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin recently, you should definitely check the label, but we'll let you decide what to do next.
13 Reasons Why: The Cast Is Talking Like Season 2 Is Coming
We're on the edge of our seats waiting for Netflix to tell us if season two of 13 Reasons Why is confirmed, but nothing official has been announced. It usually takes the streaming service a few weeks after a premiere to renew a series, but 13 Reasons Why is somewhat of a special case. The show is based on a book by Jay Asher and was conceived as a miniseries. If Netflix locks down a second season, they would be going far beyond what was in the book. Of course, the writers already expanded on a number of characters (Hannah's parents aren't even in the book) and the season ends with several cliffhangers, so it kind of feels like they're already setting up season two. Until we know for sure, let's take our cues from what the cast and production team have said about the possibility of continuing the story.
- Producer Selena Gomez is being coy, but her comments sound hopeful. "I would get in trouble for saying something, but I hope so," she told Entertainment Tonight at the premiere. "I hope people enjoy the first season." After the show became available on Netflix, Gomez spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the possibility of more episodes: "We don't know what is going to go beyond it, but we know there are so many stories that lie beneath each character. That's why it became a series in the first place. So we'll see."
- Katherine Langford (aka Hannah) thinks "there's more stories to tell." She also spoke to ET at the premiere, saying, "We definitely have a lot more dialogue that we continue from the story we've already told. I'd love to do it, but we'll see." Langford also spoke to THR about what may come next: "It would be cool to continue the dialogue of this story. There are so many cliffhangers at the end of the season. At the end of the season, I had to sit back. I didn't think about what happens next. It's more of this feeling like, 'Oh my God, that's the story that needed to be told.'"
- Dylan Minnette (Clay) definitely wants to do another season. "I think that everyone would love to do another one, if we're given the opportunity," he told ET. "I think when people see where it leaves off, people are going to want to know more about these characters and what's next for them. There is a possibility."
- Creator Brian Yorkey is open to the idea. "I think we'd very much like to have that opportunity," he told ET. "We're not done with these characters. We love them and I want to know what happens next. . . . We absolutely talked about what could happen next . . . I would love to learn more about who these kids are, why they did what they did and also, Hannah made 13 tapes and told us 13 very specific stories, but there's a lot she didn't and I want to know more about that. I want to know what her secrets are." He also confirmed that "Hannah's story is still very much not finished. She's an integral part of whatever the next chapter of the story is, and she's very much still at the center of it."
- Devin Druid is ready to take Tyler over the edge. The final episode of season one shows Tyler adding to his arsenal of weapons, suggesting that he's planning a school shooting. Druid confirmed this when speaking with The Hollywood Reporter: "This is a really logical step for this character to go toward. I definitely think there's more of a story to tell. That helps dive into a bigger conversation of mental illness and bullying and harassment and how a person can react when they're pushed to the end of their rope."
- Miles Heizer basically confirmed that Alex survives. "It was interesting to see similarities between Alex and Hannah, because there are a lot of warning signs throughout the season," he told THR. He went on to talk about what will happen after Alex's suicide attempt. "That's another subject that's very rarely shown onscreen and is probably a lot more common than people think it is. People attempting to take their lives and it not happening, I'm sure that will bring a crazy set of issues. It would be interesting to go into that."
- Justin Prentice would like to see Bryce go to prison. "There's a f*cing rapist at this high school that hasn't been brought to any justice," he said, speaking with THR. "And one of the victims, that we know of, is still living and just beginning to confront the realities of being a rape survivor, which is another hugely important story to tell."
33 Star Wars Quotes That Actually Work Perfectly For a Night Out on the Town
We are still in the throes of Star Wars madness, what with all the new movies coming out, and we've been thinking about how much the franchise has been a constant in pop culture. Most of us have been quoting the classic movies since we were kids, so in honor of Star Wars Day this week, we're giving it up for all the best lines from the movies - and showing you how you can slay with them on your next night out. Your next incredibly nerdy night out.
Trump's Army Secretary Nominee Once Compared Evolution to an Old Lawnmower
If Pope Francis, leader of 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, can defend evolution, it might be time for so-called "creationists" to reevaluate their arguments against it as well. However, President Donald Trump's nominee for army secretary, Dr. Mark Green, has continued to deny evolution, despite widely accepted scientific claims indicating otherwise.
In a speech given in 2015, Dr. Green attempted to discredit evolution by comparing it to a lawnmower (a man-made machine). First, Green criticized evolutionists' theories as lazy explanations for complexities outside of their imagination. "The evolutionists have their bad argument, too. They say, 'Well, I can't explain how it went from this to incredibly complex, so it must have been billions of years,'" Green said to a Cincinnati church congregation. "That's kind of where they put their faith. The truth of the matter is is the second law of thermo fluid dynamics says that the world progresses from order to disorder not disorder to order."
Green then tried dispute evolution with an illogical metaphor. "If you put a lawnmower out in your yard and a hundred years come back, it's rusted and falling apart," Green claimed. "You can't put parts out there and a hundred years later it's gonna come back together. That is a violation of a law of thermodynamics. A physical law that exists in the universe."
Green is, of course, right, that you cannot use a century-old lawnmower. But his rationale implies that humans and machines are equivalent in development, which is simply not the case.
This nowhere near the first time Dr. Green has been criticized for his controversial opinions. Green drew the ire of LGTBQ activists when he suggested being transgender was a medical condition on Sept. 14, 2016. "If you poll the psychiatrists, they're going to tell you that transgender is a disease," Green said.
Some Republican leaders have expressed doubts about Green's nomination as well. On May 2, Arizona Senator John McCain told USA Today that Green's past comments about the LGBTQ community are troubling. "There's a lot of controversy concerning his nomination," McCain said. "We are getting some questions from both Republicans and Democrats on the Armed Services Committee. I think there are some issues that clearly need to be cleared up."
USA Today noted that McCain chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, which is responsible for approving Green's confirmation. It appears that Green's hearing might not happen anytime soon since his nomination has yet to be formally submitted.
Charlie Hunnam Is Shirtless and Swinging His Sword in This King Arthur Featurette
Go ahead, tell your friends you want to see King Arthur: Legend of the Sword because it's directed by Guy Ritchie. I know the truth: you're lured by the smoldering good looks of Charlie Hunnam. I understand, and I have a gift for you. Here, I present a behind-the-scenes look at the new film, complete with some clips of shirtless Charlie Hunnam. Ritchie and Jude Law are in here too . . . I'll allow it.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword opens on May 12! Check out the trailer now.
9 Girl Groups You Definitely Wanted to Be a Part of in the '90s
The '90s were an exceptional time for girl groups. Young women frequently banded together to create songs about female empowerment and the importance of all-female friendships. Who could forget the beloved Spice Girls or the crazy, sexy, cool style of TLC? Whether you wanted to be a part of Destiny's Child or the Dixie Chicks, there was something for everyone during the '90s era. Reminisce about nine fierce girl groups that you and your childhood posse swore you were a part of with these throwback photos.
The Infuriating Reason a School Refuses to Sell Prom Tickets to a Girl With Cerebral Palsy
Just because Ashley Hamblin has cerebral palsy doesn't mean she is different from any of her peers, especially when it comes to her desire to attend her school's prom. This high school senior is more than looking forward to this special event - she bought her gown, secured her date, and completed her hair and makeup trials. However, the one thing her school won't allow her to do is a buy a ticket to the big night.
Ashley is in a wheelchair, and due to her health challenges, the Tennessee teen is now enrolled in her school's homebound program. Although she no longer attends classes with her friends, she still sees them at various events and anticipated attending Cheatham County Central High School's prom with them.
Unfortunately, when the high school senior went to purchase her tickets, she learned that because she is part of the school district's program for students who are too sick or injured to attend school, she is not allowed to attend the dance. "I went to go buy the tickets and they told me it was illegal," Ashley told WFSB.
Cheatham County Schools responded with a statement to Channel 4 explaining that Ashley was aware of this policy before enrolling in the program. They claim that she was told at the start of their year that "the student placed on homebound should not return to his/her school, or any other Cheatham County School for any reason, including extracurricular activities (i.e. ballgames/sporting events, proms, banquets, dances, etc.)."
Although the reasoning behind these guidelines is that if a doctor has advised that Ashley is too sick to attend school, then she isn't healthy enough to be at these events, Ashley just wanted a night to feel like every other high school girl. "I would love to experience what all girls dream of - the dresses, the hair," Ashley told Fox17. "What most people don't understand is that I'm not on this by choice."
The Infuriating Reason a School Refuses to Sell Prom Tickets to a Girl With Cerebral Palsy
Just because Ashley Hamblin has cerebral palsy doesn't mean she is different from any of her peers, especially when it comes to her desire to attend her school's prom. This high school senior is more than looking forward to this special event - she bought her gown, secured her date, and completed her hair and makeup trials. However, the one thing her school won't allow her to do is a buy a ticket to the big night.
Ashley is in a wheelchair, and due to her health challenges, the Tennessee teen is now enrolled in her school's homebound program. Although she no longer attends classes with her friends, she still sees them at various events and anticipated attending Cheatham County Central High School's prom with them.
Unfortunately, when the high school senior went to purchase her tickets, she learned that because she is part of the school district's program for students who are too sick or injured to attend school, she is not allowed to attend the dance. "I went to go buy the tickets and they told me it was illegal," Ashley told WFSB.
Cheatham County Schools responded with a statement to Channel 4 explaining that Ashley was aware of this policy before enrolling in the program. They claim that she was told at the start of their year that "the student placed on homebound should not return to his/her school, or any other Cheatham County School for any reason, including extracurricular activities (i.e. ballgames/sporting events, proms, banquets, dances, etc.)."
Although the reasoning behind these guidelines is that if a doctor has advised that Ashley is too sick to attend school, then she isn't healthy enough to be at these events, Ashley just wanted a night to feel like every other high school girl. "I would love to experience what all girls dream of - the dresses, the hair," Ashley told Fox17. "What most people don't understand is that I'm not on this by choice."
Deadly fentanyl crisis missing from campaign trail in B.C.
B.C. had 922 drug overdose deaths last year, but many stakeholders, including the mayor of Vancouver and mothers who've lost children to overdoses, say the fentanyl crisis simply hasn't been a major issue on the campaign trail ahead of next week's provincial election.
9 Girl Groups You Definitely Wanted to Be a Part of in the '90s
The '90s were an exceptional time for girl groups. Young women frequently banded together to create songs about female empowerment and the importance of all-female friendships. Who could forget the beloved Spice Girls or the crazy, sexy, cool style of TLC? Whether you wanted to be a part of Destiny's Child or the Dixie Chicks, there was something for everyone during the '90s era. Reminisce about nine fierce girl groups that you and your childhood posse swore you were a part of with these throwback photos.
Charlie Hunnam Is Shirtless and Swinging His Sword in This King Arthur Featurette
Go ahead, tell your friends you want to see King Arthur: Legend of the Sword because it's directed by Guy Ritchie. I know the truth: you're lured by the smoldering good looks of Charlie Hunnam. I understand, and I have a gift for you. Here, I present a behind-the-scenes look at the new film, complete with some clips of shirtless Charlie Hunnam. Ritchie and Jude Law are in here too . . . I'll allow it.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword opens on May 12! Check out the trailer now.
Step Up Your Street Style With the Color-Changing Iridescent Nike Air Force 1s
Iridescent is here, and it's taken over our makeup routines, our clothing, and, now, our Air Force 1s. It's the magical color of the season, and this Nike Air Force 1 "Iridescent" Pack ($100 each) would make even Nelly proud (circa 2002). The collection includes three options: Anthracite, Still Blue, and Track Red, but Anthracite's mystical translucent sole makes it the clear must-have colorway.
If the shoes weren't magical enough, step outside and they'll change change color as they reflect light. All three pairs are available online at Atmos Tokyo, so order these holographic kicks ASAP.
Step Up Your Street Style With the Color-Changing Iridescent Nike Air Force 1s
Iridescent is here, and it's taken over our makeup routines, our clothing, and, now, our Air Force 1s. It's the magical color of the season, and this Nike Air Force 1 "Iridescent" Pack ($100 each) would make even Nelly proud (circa 2002). The collection includes three options: Anthracite, Still Blue, and Track Red, but Anthracite's mystical translucent sole makes it the clear must-have colorway.
If the shoes weren't magical enough, step outside and they'll change change color as they reflect light. All three pairs are available online at Atmos Tokyo, so order these holographic kicks ASAP.
MAC's Edgy Metallic Lipstick Collection Will Make You Look Like a Sexy Cyborg
MAC Cosmetics captured our quirky, color-loving hearts with its extensive ColourRocker lipstick collection earlier this year. This was a hugely exciting launch because the shades ran the gamut from chartreuse and marigold to vermilion and turquoise. However, with the advent of chrome, metallic, and glitter pouts becoming incredibly trendy, we knew that it wouldn't be long until MAC infused a little more flair into these edgy shades.
As it turns out, we barely had to wait to see those suspicions manifest into reality. From March 23 to May 4, the brand will be selling its all-new Metallic Lips lipstick collection. The 18 shades (which will cost $17 each, the same price as the original lipsticks) will be infused with sparkle and pearl to create a metallic-matte look.
There's a glimmering emerald green and a foiled sapphire for those who want a more modern mouth and more classic colors like pink and red tricked out with shimmer. But if you're looking to get cyborg chic, there are plenty of silver, bronze, platinum, and copper hues to choose from.
Keep reading to see the stunning shades before shopping them on March 23!
Anita Hill Says She Doesn't Want an Apology From Joe Biden - She Wants an Explanation
Anita Hill isn't waiting for an apology from Joe Biden; she's waiting for an explanation. Attorney and law professor Anita Hill recently spoke about sexual harassment in a discussion with Ellen Pao, a venture capitalist, at an event on April 20.
Hill, who became known to nation in 1991 for alleging and testifying in the Senate Judiciary Committee that Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her, touched upon her life and legacy. During the audience-question portion of the event, one guest asked, "Has [former] Vice President Joe Biden ever apologized to you for the disrespectful way he treated you when he testified? If not, how do you feel about that and how did you feel watching him take on campus sexual assault as an issue?" Hill responded, "No, he has not apologized, but my feeling is the statue of limitations for his apology has run."
For Hill, it's not an apology for his behavior that she wants anymore. She said she'd rather have him explain why, as then-senator and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, he failed to call three other witnesses during Thomas's confirmation hearings - witnesses who also alleged Thomas harassed them. "My real concern was the failure to call for three witnesses, because again, that was not just disrespectful to me but an erasure of those women's experiences and validity," said Hill. "It just said again, 'These women don't matter and we will just ignore them.'"
She believes that after all this time, and Biden's recent involvement with campus sexual assault, he owes the world some reasoning. "You at least owe us an explanation," she said. ". . . An explanation and an owning of it is something that's different from an apology, and that's really what I'd be more interested in."
MAC's Edgy Metallic Lipstick Collection Will Make You Look Like a Sexy Cyborg
MAC Cosmetics captured our quirky, color-loving hearts with its extensive ColourRocker lipstick collection earlier this year. This was a hugely exciting launch because the shades ran the gamut from chartreuse and marigold to vermilion and turquoise. However, with the advent of chrome, metallic, and glitter pouts becoming incredibly trendy, we knew that it wouldn't be long until MAC infused a little more flair into these edgy shades.
As it turns out, we barely had to wait to see those suspicions manifest into reality. From March 23 to May 4, the brand will be selling its all-new Metallic Lips lipstick collection. The 18 shades (which will cost $17 each, the same price as the original lipsticks) will be infused with sparkle and pearl to create a metallic-matte look.
There's a glimmering emerald green and a foiled sapphire for those who want a more modern mouth and more classic colors like pink and red tricked out with shimmer. But if you're looking to get cyborg chic, there are plenty of silver, bronze, platinum, and copper hues to choose from.
Keep reading to see the stunning shades before shopping them on March 23!
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